Free Genealogy Workshop

The Sons of the Republic of Texas
The Alamo Chapter No. 30

Press Release
November 10, 2009
RE: Sons of the Republic of Texas to Host Genealogy/Membership Workshop


Event: Saturday, November 21, 2009, The Alamo Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas is sponsoring a free genealogy/membership workshop on Saturday, November 21, 2009.

Hosted by Palo Alto College, the workshop will be held from 10:00AM to Noon in the Student Center Annex of Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd.

Many San Antonio Tejano families who trace their history to the founding families of San Antonio also were participants in the Texas Revolution. This free workshop will provide application forms and assistance to several families who settled in South Bexar County, including the Ruiz, Herrera, Casillas, Casias, Guzman, de la Garza, Hernandez, Navarro, Perez, and any other families who attend this open community event.

Alamo Chapter SRT seeks to increase public awareness of Texas History, including the Tejano participation in the Texas Revolution, as well as its historical and educational programs. "This is an invitation to all male descendants of the Republic era to attend and become new members of the Alamo Chapter, SRT." stated Bob Benavides, the Chairman of Historical Programs & Events.

Representatives of the Daughters of the Republic (DRT) and the Ruiz-Herrera Cemetery Association also will be present to assist attendees in learning more about their organizations and the genealogical documents that are required to complete membership applications.

To register, please email Bob Benavides at rmbtex@hotmail.com to indicate your interest in attending. Driving directions and campus map will be returned to your email box. If you don’t have access to the internet, call Ken Pfeiffer at (210) 684-4034.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.